AMARAN'S PLIGHT is a new progressivel supergroup whose members include:DC Cooper (Ex-ROYAL HUNT, SILENT FORCE)Gary Wehrkamp (SHADOW GALLERY)Nick D'Virgilio (SPOCK"S BEARD, KEVIN GILBERT, TEARS FOR FEARS, GENESIS)Kurt Barabas (UUNDER THE SUN)The band's debut album, "Voice in the Light" will be released worldwide this spring by Progrock Records and its label partners. "Voice in the Light" was recorded in 2006 at Gary Wehrkamp's New Horizon Studio's and described as textbook Symphonic Progressive Metal. It combines the soaring vocals of DC Cooper with the master riffs and melodies of Gary Wehrkamp, backed by the sonic, dynamic and explosive rhythm section of D'Virgilio and Barabas. Nick D'Virgilio is one of the highest rated drummers in prog today. Besides being the driving force behind SPOCK"S BEARD, he has also played with MIKE KENEALLY, KEVIN GILBERT, TEARS FOR FEARS & GENESIS. Nick takes drumming to the next level on "Voice in the Light" with an over the top performance that adds emotion, heart and a sonic punch that makes the bands debut album a must hear. Fans of these musicians and their respective bands and fans of prog metal in general will love AMARAN'S PLIGHT,there is a little something for everyone on their debut album and they are highly recommended.Studio Album, released in 2007Songs / Tracks Listing1. Room 316 (1:33)2. Friends Forever (2:56)3. Coming of Age (4:58)4. Incident at Haldemans Lake (11:43)a) Blades of Denialb) Nex Per Resc) Breath of Life5. Reflections Part I (3:21)6. I Promise You (2:57)7. Consummation Opus (4:24)8. Truth and Tragedy (2:57)9. Shattered Dreams (13:29)10. Viper (5:36)11. Betrayed by Love (7:16)12. Turning Point (4:48)13. Revelation (13:06)Total Time 76:24Line-up / Musicians- DC Cooper / vocals- Gary Wehrkamp / guitar, keyboards- Nick D'Virgillio / drums- Kurt Barabas / bassGuest musicians:- Chris Alla,Joe Stone / guitar- Jim Roberti / acoustic guitar- Shawn Gordon / keyboards- Trishla O'Keefe,Michael Sadler,Rick Fisher / background vocalsReleases information:CD Progrock Records PRR260 (2007) USANOSNIK: CD jewel case